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This research evaluates various solar-powered desalination technologies as a sustainable and cost-effective option for potable water supply in Zabid.
Methodology/approach: The study involves a literature review, theoretical modeling, and a comparative analysis of these technologies, focusing on energy efficiency, cost, and environmental impact.

1. Solar-Driven Desalination: A Feasibility Study for Brackish Water Treatment in Coastal Yemen’s Zabid District

2. Abstract Propose: This research evaluates various solar-powered desalination technologies as a sustainable and cost-effective option for potable water supply in Zabid . Methodology/approach: The study involves a literature review, theoretical modeling, and a comparative analysis of these technologies, focusing on energy efficiency, cost, and environmental impact.

3. Problem Statement

4. Literature Review

5. Research Question: Which solar-powered desalination technologies are most suitable for the specific environmental and socio-economic conditions of Zabid District? How does the energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness of solar-powered desalination compare to conventional desalination methods in the context of Zabid? What are the potential environmental impacts of implementing solar-powered desalination in the Zabid District?

6. Objectives

7. Methodology

8. Research Follow-Up Chart • Month 1-2: Literature Review. • Month 3-4: Data Collection. • Month 5-6: Theoretical Modeling. • Month 7-8: Comparative Analysis. • Month 9-10: Final Report Writing. • Month 11-12: Thesis Defense Preparation.

9. Expected Results

10. Relation between variables

11. Relation between variables

12. References Kalogirou , S. A. (2005). Seawater desalination using renewable energy sources. Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, 31(3), 242-281. Ghaffour , N., Bundschuh , J., Mahmoudi , H., & Goosen , M. F. (2015). Renewable energy-driven desalination technologies: A comprehensive review on challenges and potential applications of integrated systems. Desalination, 356, 94-114. Fritzmann , C., Löwenberg , J., Wintgens , T., & Melin , T. (2007). State-of-the-art of reverse osmosis desalination. Desalination, 216(1-3), 1-76. Khan, M. J., & Ghosh, S. (2015). Techno-economic analysis of solar desalination for the coastal area of Bangladesh. Energy Reports, 1, 108-115. Pérez-González, A., & Vargas, P. (2018). Environmental impact assessment of desalination technologies: The case of brine management. Journal of Cleaner Production, 195, 1374-1386. Shatat , M., & Riffat, S. (2014). Water desalination technologies utilizing conventional and renewable energy sources. International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies, 9(1), 1-19. l- Sadek , A., & El-Sayed, S. (2017). Socio-economic factors affecting the adoption of solar-powered desalination systems in rural areas. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 75, 128-139. Chaudhary, S. R., & Ghosh, S. (2018). Financial and socio-economic impacts of solar desalination in developing countries. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 15(9), 1907-1920.

13. Questions & Discussion